Abraham Lab - Associate Specialist

Position Description

Associate Specialist (Dr. Roselle Abraham’s Team). The lab studies the mechanisms underlying metabolic remodeling and cardiac fibrosis in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) using mouse models and human induced pluripotent stem cells.

• Proficient in mouse colony management, culture and cardiac differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
• Production of lentivirus/adenovirus/adeno-associated virus, cell transduction, cell line generation, and live cell imaging.
• Conduct histology, microscopy, biochemical assays in cells, isolated mitochondria and tissue homogenates, PCR and qPCR, and data analysis.
• Perform cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in mouse models.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, monitor freezers, uphold laboratory SOPs, ensure bio/environmental safety compliance, and manage supply ordering.

• Required: Must have at least a master’s degree (or equivalent) or five to ten years of experience in the relevant specialization.
• Desired: Passionate about learning new skills, works well independently or in a team, takes initiative, and has a strong interest in the cardiovascular system.
• Additional: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively present scientific results to other scientists.

Please apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
05796. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – clearly lists current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 3-5 references (contact information only).

Salary:
See Table 24B for the salary range. A reasonable estimate for this position is $75,600–$88,000.

Location:

San Francisco, CA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
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Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.